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Liposuction and improving waist contour after tummy tuck

April 1st, 2012

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Liposuction is often beneficial in conjunction with a tummy tuck for shaping the waist to complement the abdomen. If you have fatty deposits in this area along with good skin elasticity liposuction can be helpful. More importantly getting in shape with exercise and a good diet will allow your results to be long lasting and beautiful.

Improving Waistline after Tummy Tuck Surgery?

March 31st, 2012

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Thank you for the question.

Physical examination will be necessary to give you good advice. Sometimes, liposuction is helpful in contouring the waistline. Sometimes, additional skin excision in the flank and lower back area (extension of the tummy tuck) along with liposuction may be necessary to achieve your goals.

I would suggest in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

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